Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine hold Iran war briefing amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Operation Epic Fury has delivered a “decisive military result” in weeks and has been focused on the mission of keeping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. The defense secretary that the mission is continuing into a new phase, with Iran now having the opportunity to make a peace deal. “Iran

Israel Says It’s Ready to Hit Iran’s Core Infrastructure, Awaits US Green Light

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks in Athens on Jan. 20, 2026. Aggelos Nakkas/AFP via Getty Images Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on April 23 that Israel is prepared to launch large-scale military operations against Iran that he described as “different and deadlier” than prior attacks, including potential strikes on critical energy and economic

As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies

Washington — Days after the United States opened its military campaign against Iran, President Trump sought to project confidence in the nation’s war footing, declaring that America possessed a “virtually unlimited supply” of key munitions and could fight wars “forever” using them.  The remark conveyed a familiar image of American military power, a projection of